CPU Compatibility | Upgrading CPUs, Workstation builds | LGA1155 socket (supports up to Intel Core i7-3770K▲ vs Industry Standard: LGA1200 for newer CPUs) | Compatible with cost-effective CPUs like i5-3570K (3.5GHz, 4 cores) | Cannot use 11th/12th Gen Intel CPUs requiring LGA1200 (e.g., 12900K) |
Memory Support | Memory-intensive tasks (e.g., video editing) | Max 16GB DDR3 RAM (DDR3-1600▲ vs Our Advanced: 32GB DDR4) | Affordable DDR3 modules widely available | Limited capacity and slower than DDR4 (up to 3200MHz in modern boards) |
Expansion Slots | Adding GPUs/storage/peripherals | 1x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2x PCIe x1, 3x SATA III▲ vs Our Advanced (dual PCIe x16) | Sufficient for basic expansion (e.g., single GPU + SSD) | Limited slots for multi-GPU setups or high-density storage |
Integrated Graphics | Basic gaming/office tasks | Uses CPU’s Intel HD Graphics (e.g., HD 4000▲ vs Discrete GPUs) | Cost-effective for low-end gaming (e.g., 1080p @ 30 FPS in older titles) | Inadequate for modern AAA games (e.g., 4K streaming or 3D rendering) |
Form Factor | Case compatibility | ATX (12" x 9.6")▲ vs Industry Standard (Micro-ATX for compact builds) | Supports large cases with ample cooling (e.g., high-end air/liquid cooling) | Takes up more space than smaller form factors (e.g., Mini-ITX) |
PCIe Version | High-speed data transfer | PCIe 3.0 (up to 1GB/s per lane▲ vs PCIe 4.0 in newer boards) | Sufficient for most current needs (e.g., NVMe SSDs up to 3500MB/s) | Slower than PCIe 4.0/5.0 standards (up to 2GB/s/lane in modern boards) |
Warranty | Long-term reliability | 1-year manufacturer warranty▲ vs Our Advanced (3-year extended warranty) | Standard coverage for hardware defects | Shorter than premium boards’ warranties (e.g., 3–5 years for workstation-tier) |